15 Amazing Sports and Racing Games of 2024

As a seasoned racer with years of experience under my belt, I must say that the world of virtual racing has come a long way since I first donned my racing gloves and took to the digital tracks. The latest addition to this pantheon of speed, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, has certainly piqued my interest, but alas, it’s been a rollercoaster ride that’s left me with mixed feelings.

On one hand, the Hong Kong open world that KT Racing has created is nothing short of breathtaking, offering a level of complexity and intrigue that keeps me coming back for more. The car feel, while not perfect, is an improvement over its predecessor, Test Drive Unlimited 2.

However, the issues I’ve encountered have been numerous and frustrating. Time-wasting bugs, server problems even when racing against AI, and inconsistent, non-adjustable difficulty settings have made Solar Crown a racer that’s steeped in promise but needs a lot of work to reach its full potential.

In a strange twist of fate, I found myself spending more time troubleshooting issues than actually racing. It reminds me of the old days when I used to spend hours trying to get my real-life car tuned just right before hitting the track. But in this case, the track is digital and the tuning is software updates.

On a lighter note, I can’t help but laugh at the irony: here I am, a lifelong racing enthusiast, spending more time fixing bugs than I do actually driving fast cars. If only they made a game where you could race against the dev team to fix these issues! Now that would be a fun challenge.

Top-notch sports and racing games deliver an experience that mirrors the thrill of being a real-life athlete or racer, but in a digital format. It’s not just simulations that can create this sensation; even arcade-style sports games (many of which are included on this list) can provide the same sense of accomplishment, contributing to the enduring appeal of this category of video games.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown

Despite numerous problems primarily stemming from its always-online nature, the latest title from developer KT Racing, “Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown,” manages to make it onto this list. On the positive side, the game’s Hong Kong open world is intricately detailed and engaging, and the driving experience, while not flawless, represents an improvement over “Test Drive Unlimited 2.” However, the negative aspects overshadow the positives: frustrating bugs, server issues during races against AI, and unpredictable, unadjustable difficulty levels make “Solar Crown” a racer filled with potential but in need of significant improvements.

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2025-01-03 19:41